Markus Asshoff

Paris France

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Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa, 2025

Employment - ‘Taylor Wessing provides good counsel at a fair rate. They are very responsive and are able to overcome the challenges presented by different time zones and tight deadlines.'; ‘Markus and Mounira: listening, adjusting to unique circumstances and sectors, and being ultra pragmatic in giving advice, even when it's not the news the client (us) is looking for.'; 'The team's candor and deep follow through is second to none. They treat each case as an owner would and it makes all the difference. Plus, as our main clients are in NY, we appreciated how they made an effort to make themselves available at times that worked for us.’; ‘Markus Asshoff and Mounira Freih-Bengabou are amazing partners, who truly care about outcomes and giving us the right, pragmatic, business advice, even in tougher situations - they also are not afraid to push for us to take a stronger stance and negotiate hard instead of giving in quickly - they are flexible to be as involved as we need, and they have clearly managed so many situations to base their advice on - they have their finger on the pulse of the industry and developments in French labor laws and practices, making them an invaluable partner.’

Markus is a Partner, employment lawyer and member of our international compliance group.

Markus provides advice in a pragmatic, realistic, and solution-oriented manner, consistently aligning legal insight with the strategic goals of his clients. His approach is hands-on and business-focused, making him a trusted advisor in both day-to-day matters and high-stakes projects. Clients frequently commend his team for being highly responsive, diligent, and deeply committed, often going above and beyond expectations.

Much of this excellence is a direct reflection of Markus’s influence. As a key figure in the development of Taylor Wessing’s Paris office since 2003, he has helped shape a practice that is now widely recognized for its broad and integrated expertise in employment law. Under his leadership, the team has become known not only for legal acumen but also for its ability to act as a strategic project manager in complex, cross-border matters, coordinating stakeholders, managing timelines, and ensuring seamless execution.

Markus’s role in building and leading this high-performing team underscores his vision, leadership, and deep understanding of international employment law, making him a key partner of Taylor Wessing’s success in France and beyond.

CV

Since 2003 Partner, Taylor Wessing

2002 - 2003 Associate, Landwell (PWC)

Career

Since 2003 Partner, Taylor Wessing

2002 - 2003 Associate, Landwell (PWC)

Education

2003 Admitted to bar, Paris

2001 Masters, Social Security Law, Paris X University, France

2000 Masters, Employment Law, Paris X University, France

Memberships & Associations

European Employment Lawyers Association
Deutsch-Französische Industrie- und Handelskammer Paris (French/German Chamber of Commence Paris)
Deutsch-Französische Juristenvereinigung (Association of French/German jurists)
Association Française de Droit du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (AFDT) (French Association of Labor Law and Social Security)